Mercury 80 Owner's Manual page 57

a - Swivel bracket
• Tilt Tube - Lubricate through fitting.
• Steering Cable Grease Fitting (If equipped) - Rotate steering wheel to fully retract the steering cable
end into the outboard tilt tube. Lubricate through fitting.
a - Fitting
The end of the steering cable must be fully retracted into the outboard tilt tube before adding lubricant.
Adding lubricant to steering cable when fully extended could cause steering cable to become hydraulically
locked. A hydraulically locked steering cable will cause loss of steering control, possibly resulting in serious
injury or death.
3. Lubricate the following with light weight oil.
• Steering Link Rod Pivot Points - Lubricate pivot points.
MAINTENANCE
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b - Tilt support lever
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b - Steering cable end